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Written by Jess Thackeray (Occupational Therapist) & Erika Gleeson (Behaviour Specialist) - Autism Swim. All event photography by the ever so wonderful Gavin Little Photographer. Water … [Read more...] about Water Safety and Staying Safe Over the Holidays

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition which impacts how someone views the world. People with ASD can experience difficulties with communication, social interaction and … [Read more...] about Australian ASD Population and Autism Swim Approved services

Thank you to University of Sydney Students, Aquatic Occupational Therapist Emma Middlebrook and Senior Behaviour Specialist Erika Gleeson for your contributions on this. The benefits of swimming … [Read more...] about Some of the many Benefits of Swimming and Aquatic Therapy for those with ASD/other abilities

Autism Swim is three! Yikes, where have the last three years gone? We sat down with Autism Swim’s Founder and Clinical Director Erika Gleeson, to discuss Autism Swim’s approaching third birthday, a … [Read more...] about Birthday blog

Blue Whale Swim School was established in 2018 and has seen awesome growth over the past 9 months.  The current services include one on one individual swimming lessons catering for all abilities. Blue … [Read more...] about Instructor of the Month – Tim Mitksinis

It’s important you feel comfortable and confident when making decisions that affect your child’s future. This is why I want to share my story briefly with you. It’s so you know who I am and where I … [Read more...] about The Deano’s Nemos Story

There are many benefits for wearing goggles in swimming lessons: your child puts their eyes in the water and becomes more confident with learning new skills. Because of this, it can sometimes feel … [Read more...] about Water Safety Lessons for parents and carers: Learning to swim without goggles

Our understanding of autism has changed and developed so much over the last 100 years. Nowadays, autism is very much looked at with a strengths-based approach. In this month's blog, you can learn all … [Read more...] about Timeline of our understanding of Autism

A swim school in Sunderland has become the first in the United Kingdom (UK) to become an Autism Swim Approved Centre. Welcoming In At The Deep End (IATDE) to the Autism Swim community. As if that’s … [Read more...] about Autism Swim sponsors swimmer in the UK

For children with autism, drowning is a very real threat. A program in New Windsor is changing that. By Steve Israel 11-year-old Adrian Gokey was initially very curious about water, and … [Read more...] about LIFE-SAVING LESSONS